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Physician

NICHOLAS PANELLA, M.D.

Otolaryngology

KNOXVILLE, TN, 37923
NPI: 1023374238Also: 390200000X

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Otolaryngology

KNOXVILLE, TN

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Common Procedures for Otolaryngology

TonsillectomySinus SurgeryEar Tube PlacementSeptoplastyThyroidectomyHearing Test (Audiometry)LaryngoscopyNeck Mass BiopsyCochlear ImplantSleep Apnea Surgery

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MIPS Quality Score

PY 2023
75.0/100High

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Procedure Pricing (Medicare Data)

Based on CMS Medicare Provider Utilization data for 2023. These represent what this physician charged Medicare, not necessarily what you would pay. Compare with other physicians

ProcedureAvg ChargeMedicare AllowedMedicare PaidServices
31237
Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope
$1,393$333$26228
70486
Ct scan of face without contrast
$645$121$9623
31231
Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope
$450$168$12798
99205
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes
$395$203$14621
31575
Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope
$320$116$88146
99204
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes
$308$152$105109
99215
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes
$277$166$12126
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
$201$117$84469
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
$135$83$59169
69210
Removal of impacted ear wax
$125$41$30174
G0268
Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing
$125$47$3329
92557
Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test
$125$33$2552
92567
Test to assess middle ear function
$52$15$1151
95117
Professional service for multiple injections of allergen
$30$10$7180
95165
Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens
$29$13$10495

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Physician identity data from the NPPES NPI Registry. Last synced 3/28/2026.